Please note that the Topic Hubs developed by this Center have been archived and are no longer being updated. GLRPPR has converted several of its Topic Hubs to LibGuides, which allow for integration of some social features.

Chemical Accident Prevention: Site Security [PDF]Abstract: Because of today?s increased concerns about terrorism, companies are paying increased attention to the physical security of facility sites, chemical storage areas, and chemical processes. This Chemical Safety Alert highlights security areas that companies may want to review to ensure that appropriate measures are being implemented and provides resources for further information. (Length: 8 pages) Source: US EPA Office of Solid Waste and Emergency ResponseURL:http://www.epa.gov/oem/docs/chem/secale.pdf

Environmental Security: A Homeland Issue, Part 1Abstract: Written by Mike Flory, this article is the first part of a two-part article addressing critical environmental issues as they relate to homeland security. Specifically, this article deals with the U.S. EPA strategies pertaining to protection of critical infrastructure and communication of information. Check with your local library for availability of this publication and/or interlibrary loan options. Check the magazine?s web site, http://www.eponline.com/, for subscription information and online availability of articles.Source: Environmental Protection, Vol. 14, No. 3; Pages 34-36, 60URL:

Evacuation Planning MatrixAbstract: This online tool provides ideas and online resources to help employers reduce their vulnerability to terrorist attacks. To use the evacuation guidance, an employer must first assess the vulnerability of the workplace to a terrorist release of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or other hazardous material. The matrix is not intended for use in a comprehensive compliance evaluation of an emergency plan. Rather, the document covers general aspects of emergency planning and includes broad questions to help review plans in light of an indoor or outdoor terrorist release. Planning for workplaces in each of three risk zones are discussed.Source: Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)URL:http://www.osha.gov/dep/evacmatrix/index.html

Securing the Energy Future of the United StatesAbstract: This combined issue of IEER?s ?Science for Democratic Action? and ?Energy & Security? newsletters focuses on the links between U.S. energy and security policy, and includes a ?roadmap for action? for securing the nation?s energy future plus an analysis of the vulnerabilities to the current U.S. energy system. Also available in HTML format at http://www.ieer.org/sdafiles/vol_10/10-2/index.html. (PDF Format; Length: 16 pages)Source: Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (IEER), Science for Democratic Action Vol. 10 No. 2URL:http://www.ieer.org/sdafiles/vol_10/sda10-2.pdf